France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on Saturday in Doha, the French federation have confirmed. France striker Karim Benzema has been…
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Spain’s new recycling rules launch war on waste
Garbage will now be the exception, recycling the rule. However, Spain needs to make a lot of changes in order for this to happen. “You can have tap water, yes,…
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Spain’s agricultural revolution: mouth-watering fruit and vegetables
by Adan Siuranaby Adan SiuranaIn the southeast coast of Spain, a few kilometres from Alicante’s golden beaches, the incredible Mediterranean climate allows the production of fruits with excellent flavour and nutritional properties. During this…
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In Spain, Can Truth Ever Bring Reconciliation?
A new law seeks to unearth Franco’s victims, but it doesn’t go as far as truth commissions in countries like Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro…
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France, Germany, Spain agree on moving on with FCAS warplane development
by Calvin Smithby Calvin SmithFrance, Germany and Spain have reached agreement on starting the next phase of development of a new fighter jet dubbed FCAS, Europe’s largest defense project at an estimated cost of…
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Is Spain’s new rape law reducing jail sentences of sex offenders?
Antonio S., an English teacher in Madrid who was jailed for three crimes of sexual abuse, was released from prison last month after a new Spanish rape law came into…
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How Britain’s economic woes stack up against Europe’s – a close look at the figures
by Denis Galvezby Denis GalvezThe UK’s money troubles spread from inflation and higher interest rates to sluggish productivity. But how do we compare with our European neighbours? Dire, grim, dismal: all words used to…
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World Cup: Infantino accuses Europe of ‘double standard’ for criticising Qatar human rights
FIFA president Gianni Infantino targeted European critics of World Cup host Qatar on Saturday and suggested a moral double standard in his home continent. Infantino listed Europe’s problems on the…
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Europe Moves To Capitalize On Russia’s Waning Influence In Central Asia
by Eric Alamedaby Eric AlamedaAs Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to drive a wedge through its relations with its Central Asian partners, top Western officials are beating a path through the region to forge closer alliances…
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France’s ageing nuclear fleet paints bleak picture for coming winter and near future
As French President Emmanuel Macron puts nuclear energy at the heart of his country’s drive towards carbon neutrality, others are increasingly questioning this idea, given the state of the country’s…